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About

Blackheath ward is situated in the southeast of the Lewisham borough. It is largely defined by its extensive, historic heathland, a significant area of open grassland and woodland. This common land is a central feature for recreation. The residential areas surrounding the heath consist primarily of Victorian and Georgian terraced housing, contributing to a consistent architectural character. The local economy includes a mix of independent shops and restaurants clustered near the village centre.

The ward is notably home to the Royal Standard pub, a landmark dating back to the 17th century. The heath itself hosts large-scale events, including annual bonfire night displays. Transport connections are provided by the mainline railway station at Blackheath. The area also contains several well-regarded state primary and secondary schools. Allotment gardens are a common sight along the edges of the residential streets.

Area overview

On average Blackheath has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 27% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackheath is £79,642 per year. There are 5 schools in Blackheath: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Blackheath is home to around 16,429 people, with a population density of about 6,736 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
27%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Blackheath Population
16,429
Population density
6,736 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.83(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.19(+38%)
Shoplifting
26.29(+163%)
Public order
19.3(+186%)
Other theft
16.43(+44%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,608
46.3%
Other White
2,280
13.88%
African
1,362
8.29%
Caribbean
1,146
6.97%
Other
502
3.06%
Total population: 16,431

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,927
58.2%
No qualifications
1,635
12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,575
11.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,105
8.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
774
5.68%
Total 16+ residents: 13,620

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,157
29.21%
Owns with a mortgage
1,654
22.4%
Owns outright
1,224
16.57%
Social rents from council
1,195
16.18%
Other social rented
858
11.62%
Total households: 7,385

Property prices in Blackheath

Median price£478,000
Price per sq ft£648
Sales (last 12 months)143
Typical range (middle 50%)£355K – £795K

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £478,000 (about £648 per square foot) in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,500 up to £3,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,215,000£864
Semi-Detached10£947,500£725
Terraced30£943,500£760
Flats101£400,000£591

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackheath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£3,010,000£338,250£845,000£770,000
2017£685,000£400,000£875,000£732,500
2018£1,437,500£396,000£1,325,000£850,000
2019£1,650,000£455,000£718,000£689,500
2020£1,110,000£415,000£1,308,500£767,000
2021£1,500,000£405,500£980,000£805,000
2022£1,200,000£419,000£875,000£790,000
2023£1,635,000£430,000£1,276,667£695,000
2024£1,043,500£430,000£852,500£777,500
2025£1,650,000£445,000£1,212,500£890,000
2026£1,695,000£390,000£837,500£935,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackheath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£891£590£596£630
2017£736£603£629£658
2018£654£579£603£701
2019£738£579£530£611
2020£843£600£667£663
2021£732£604£708£742
2022£735£619£759£750
2023£878£645£705£709
2024£876£649£725£706
2025£1,006£643£695£719
2026£960£572£707£762
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackheath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackheath in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lewisham district.

Band A£1,492
Band B£1,740
Band C£1,989
Band D£2,237
Band E£2,735
Band F£3,232
Band G£3,729
Band H£4,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Blackheath ward.

Local councillors

Pauline Dall

Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Rebecca Jones

Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Tracey Martin

Blackheath - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

All postcodesin Blackheath

SE39TA

Lee Terrace

SE33GA

Blackheath

SE39HF

Lee Park

SE30QR

North Several

SE30QS

The Orchard

SE135FH

Lee High Road

SE39HD

Lee Park

SE135AX

Belmont Hill

SE30RX

South Row

SE39TQ

The Glebe

SE137QB

Lewisham Road

SE137PN

Blackheath Rise

SE135LH

Patience Villas

SE135DN

Belmont Hill

SE108GB

Hillside Avenue

SE39HG

Lee Park

SE137NN

Morden Hill

SE137PT

Oppenheim Road

SE30TS

Southvale Road

SE39HS

Heathlee Road

SE30YL

Blackheath Grove

SE108AU

Greyladies Gardens

SE135AW

Boyne Road

SE108GN

Hillside Avenue

SE135EW

John Woolley Close

SE39HB

Lock Chase

SE30XB

Nesbitt Close

SE108GD

Copperwood Place

SE135AQ

Cressingham Road

SE135AP

Caterham Road

SE39LR

Prendergast Road

SE30UW

Eliot Vale

SE37WS

Blackheath Grove

SE108FL

Parkside Avenue

SE30TL

Royal Parade

SE128RU

Lee High Road

SE135EE

Biscoe Way

SE137PW

Princes Rise

SE137ED

Oakcroft Road

SE39HA

Lock Chase

SE33FU

Blackheath

SE39UD

Blackheath

SE39TG

The Glebe

SE135RY

Dacre Gardens

SE108HF

Whitebeam Way

SE39HL

Lawnside

SE108AG

Blackheath Hill

SE137EH

The Hermitage

SE39RT

Lee Road

SE108EP

Blackheath Hill

SE30DE

Spencer Yard

SE137EA

Granville Park

SE39DE

Lee Road

SE135DX

Belmont Hill

SE135RX

Brandram Road

SE33ER

Blackheath Grove

SE39TN

Lee Park

SE30SW

Ryculff Square

SE30SL

Pond Road

SE108FW

Parkside Avenue

SE135LQ

Lee High Road

SE30RE

Cardigan Place

SE30TE

Wemyss Road

SE39HU

Lee Park

SE135AU

Belmont Hill

SE30QH

Grotes Place

SE137PG

Walerand Road

SE135AN

Boyne Road

SE30TP

Southvale Road

SE135HD

Bridge Terrace

SE30RN

Lynch Close

SE137PX

Windmill Close

SE30RB

Eliot Place

SE135RU

Celestial Gardens

SE37YS

Blackheath Grove

SE39DF

Sims Walk

SE137NP

Morden Hill

SE135SG

Lee Church Street

SE137NT

Morden Hill

SE39LN

Lawn Terrace